Month: November 2013

(Nov. 11, 2013) -- The Register-Guard reports that Marathon Coach Inc. in Coburg plans to add more than 25 employees to its 125-­person workforce in the next six months, company officials said Friday.

(Nov. 11, 2013) -- “We’ve been looking forward to showing the Travato to our customers ever since the Class B motorhome was unveiled at Winnebago’s Dealer Convention this past spring,” said Lichtsinn. “The Travato is going to be a game changer due to the quality, European styling and price-point of this impressive RV, which is built on the fuel-efficient Ram ProMaster chassis.”

(Nov. 11, 2013) -- Beatty oversees all product design and development for HSM’s four business units, including responsibility for new product testing, prototyping and validation. Cardinale manages engineering research and development activities for new and existing products in the furniture business unit.

MILWAUKEE — ARI Network Services, a provider of website, software and data solutions that help dealers, distributors, and manufacturers Sell More Stuff!, announced today that Roy W. Olivier, ARI’s CEO and president, will present at the Southwest IDEAS Investor Conference Nov. 21. The conference is being held at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel in Dallas. ARI’s ...

(Nov. 11, 2013) -- “When potential RVers are surfing the Internet, it is best to have your RV dealership in front of them as much as possible," said Wilson. "To ensure your RV dealership stays at the front of their mind. We can help you do that in the most cost-effective way possible.”

(Nov. 11, 2013) -- The Quartzsite Improvement Association today announced the launch of a website designed to keep RVers wintering in the Sonoran Desert up-to-date about the various activities taking place in the Quartzsite area. The website offers a calendar of upcoming events as well as contact information for various shows, clubs and activities.

(Nov. 11, 2013) -- The 2013 SEMA Person of the Year award, SEMA's most prestigious, went to George Lathouris, a 36-year marketing veteran, in recognition of his volunteer leadership contributions, philanthropy and overall influence on the marketplace. Lathouris is currently senior category manager at Keystone Automotive Operations in Scranton, Pa.

Visitors to the RV/MH Hall of Fame and Museum now have a new manufactured home exhibit to tour, thanks to the generosity of Nappanee, Ind.-based Fairmont Homes. According to a press release, the exhibit, located east of the museum complex, is a brand new modern manufactured home. “This new exhibit is an outstanding addition to [...]

Editor’s Note: The following is a column by RVtravel.com Editor Chuck Woodbury offering a first-hand look at the changes in the RVing industry, and RVers, influenced by technology. The way I travel with my RV today is far different from when I began. Change has come ever-so-slowly in one way, but so very fast in [...]

Holiday Rambler’s Towables Division recently launched its all new Alumascape high-profile fifth-wheel, targeting the “premium” segment with three floorplans currently available and five more slated for future production. According to a press release, Alumascape features three to five sliderooms, wide-body design, “Z” frame chassis and an enhanced turning radius. Built with an aluminum superstructure and [...]